A Monster spokeswoman said job fair participants must "have jobs they are ready to fill" but would not say how many.

Is it worth it? Career consultant David Pinkley says, if you need a job -- yes!

"I think its worth their time," he said. "I think you never know. If you're looking for a job, you have to take every opportunity to get out there. It's a lot better in a public space where you can interact with a lot of people than it is to be in front of a computer looking at your resume."